Mann Lake's catalog says to use 2/0 wick for candles 1" to 3" in diameter. We use it for tapers and all but the biggest pillars (3" and up). For those we use 60 ply.
the /0 are for mostly tapers in beeswax. The 5/0 is good for birthday candles, so i am told. I had to ask my supplier because i got some odd wicks when i bought an existing candle business
the # are more for pillars and votives
The best is to experiment with the wax. Each batch is different.
We use 60 ply flat braided wick. /0's are smaller than #'s.
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